It's definitely nice to get in. I knew it would be a challenge against that team.

I guess it's just one of those things. I think we've played some really good games against the Eastern teams because we respect them.

Our penalty kill was as close to perfect as it could be. In their zone we were tremendous and our pressure up ice was really good. There were great clears and the guys really let me see the puck.

You feel like maybe you need the rest . . . but you have to make sure you stay on top of the little details.

I have to keep learning as I go, here. The last week has really made me stronger and I've learned from it.

Bert was dominant especially early on when it mattered most. You could tell it was an inspired effort.